I eat seeds all the time and have tried just about every brand/flavor out there. Dakota Kid is the best(I especially like the BBQ flavored ones). They are nuttier and crunchier than all the other brands. Whenever I try another brand(only because a store doesn't carry D.K) I'm always dissapointed. A couple things that others have mentioned are true, pieces of stalks (we call it stalk supprise,it adds character), and sometimes burnt batches, but very rare. Still the best out there!